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The Proud Archivist

Top 5 reviews of The Proud Archivist

The Proud Archivist5.0 out of 5
21 July 2015

by Cris G.

I really like the place. Came with friends for lunch and the weather happened to be the most beautiful London day this year, so perhaps that altered my perception of the Proud Archivist. Or it could have been the nice conversation with friends, who knows? But the location on the canal is dreamy.

The lunch menu had a range from burgers to brunch type options, depending on what time you...more

The Proud Archivist2.0 out of 5
18 July 2015

by Liam R.

Pros: location on the canal. Decent coffee.

Cons: terrible service. Took longer pay than to drink my espresso. Literally watched people leave bc service was so slow.

It's a mixed feeling I have for this place. The canal affords it a riparian advantage not a lot of other watering holes can match. It's a good place to bring someone who doesn't have a lot of canal experience. But the drinks aren't especially cheap, and for the money, on a casual summer evening, why not just bring your own?

Also putting me off was the strange girl who... it seemed... was...more

The Proud Archivist2.0 out of 5
24 May 2015

by Zara L.

This place could have such potential. It's a gorgeously large space, overlooking the canal. What's there not to love? But my advice on a sunny day in Haggerston is not to go inside, but instead head to the nearest off licence, grab a bottle and sit on the banks by the canal outside the Proud Archivist. The whole experience would be less frustrating for you.

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